10 Healthy Benefits of Watermelon

One of the Summer fruits watermelon provides a high amount of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. This fruit is wonderfully delicious, juicy and are very useful to beat scorching summer heat. Watermelons are mostly water, about 92%.

Watermelons are a member of the botanical family Cucurbitaceae. It is widely grown in many tropical countries. There are five common types of watermelon – seeded, seedless, mini, yellow and orange

Watermelon is rich in potassium. It helps to regulate the action of nerves and muscles in our body. Potassium determines the degree and frequency with which our muscles contract, and controls the excitation of nerves in our body.

Watermelon helps to increase the flow of urine. It helps the liver process ammonia which eases strain on the kidneys while getting rid of excess fluids.

Watermelon helps to produce the pigments in the retina of the eye. It also protects against age-related macular degeneration as well as prevents night blindness. Vitamin A of watermelon maintains healthy teeth, skeletal and soft tissue, and mucus membrane.

Watermelon is helpful in reducing body temperature and blood pressure. Many people in tropical countries eat this fruit during the Summer to protect themselves from heat stroke. Watermelon stimulates a release of excess liquid in the form of sweat which cools body during hot summer days.

Watermelon is a great anti-cancer fruit. Lycopene in watermelon helps to reduce the risks of prostrate, breast, colon, lung and endometrical cancer.

Watermelon can be a good supplement for diabetic patients. Various vitamins and minerals of watermelons help in proper functioning of insulin in the body and lowering the blood sugar level. Diabetic patients can also have salads, curries and steaks made from watermelon rinds which are even lower in sugar.

Vitamin A in watermelon helps keep skin and hair moisturized. It also encourages healthy growth of new collagen and elastin cells. Vitamin C in watermelon also promotes healthy collagen growth.

Lycopene in watermelon is an inhibitor for various inflammatory processes. It works as an antioxidant to neutralize free radicals. Watermelon also contains choline which helps keep chronic inflammation down.

Watermelon has Viagra-like effects. One study indicated that watermelon might have an effect on the libido, making it a two-for-one pre-romantic appetizer.

Watermelons produce no serious side effects if eaten in reasonable amounts. But more consumption of watermelon in a day can potentially cause nausea, diarrhea, indigestion and bloating. So, we should eat reasonable amounts of watermelon in a day.

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